Biotech CMC Bootcamp

Master CMC Strategy Before It Becomes a Crisis

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Exclusive Training at CDMO Live Europe

Poor CMC planning destroys biotech valuations

The Biotech CMC Bootcamp at CDMO Live Europe 2026 is designed to explore the CMC strategies that separate funded biotechs from failed ones, led by Marta Kijanka, MK Bio Consultancy

Learn battle-tested frameworks from companies that have successfully raised and the investors who funded them.

You’ll leave with investor-ready CMC roadmaps, realistic budgets, and CDMO evaluation frameworks.

Expert Speakers

Marta Kijanka

Founder
MK Bio Consultancy

Thom Frielink

Senior Associate
Curie Capital

Mukesh Sehdev

Head of CMC
Citryll

Mark Krul

Chief Scientific Officer
Oncode Accelerator

Peter Machielsen

Founder
PMac BioPharmaConsultancy

Interactive Workshhop

Get investor-ready in 1 hour 20 minutes:

1. Why CMC Matters to Investors

Leading biotech investors explain what they expect to see in CMC strategies.

Learn how investors evaluate virtual companies versus larger teams, and the importance of CDMO partnerships in investment decisions.

2. How to Build Your CMC Roadmap

Learn how to build realistic CMC budgets using industry benchmarks.

Including Make vs buy decisions: what to insource vs outsource; CDMO evaluation criteria and selection strategies; Working with CDMOs to meet aggressive IND timelines.

3. Real War Stories from Biotech Leaders

Biotech executives share candid experiences—both successes and failures—from their CMC journeys.

Insights to include balancing speed vs risk in CDMO partnerships, how transparent to be with investors; ttimeline management and Critical decisions that made or broke their programs.

Who should attend the Bootcamp?

This training has been designed for CEOs, CTOs, VP R&D and CMC leaders at pre-IND through Phase II biotechs

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Keynotes + Market Trends

Learn from the industry leaders and analysts who will share their insights into the fast-changing landscape.

Outsourcing Excellence

Join roundtable discussions to share best practices with outsourcing experts and peers.

121 Partnering Meeting

Experience Rotterdam

Take part in a series of experiences around Rotterdam to inspire networking and interactions between attendees.

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When: 19-21 May 2026

Where: Rotterdam World Trade Center, Beursplein 37, Meent 110, 3011 AA Rotterdam, Netherlands

Event Dates

19th May 2026: 12:00 – 18.00

20th May 2026: 08:00 – 18.00

21st May 2026: 08:00 – 16.00

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